Keraia
2 Corinthians 8

2 Corinthians 8:10

Generosity Commended · 2 Corinthians 8:1–15
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Translations

Modern
And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.
Traditional
And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.
Literal
And I give a judgment in this matter, for this is profitable for you, who not only began before to do, but also to will, from a year ago.
Latin
Et consilium in hoc do: hoc enim vobis utile est, qui non solum facere, sed et velle cœpistis ab anno priore:

Original

Greek
English
And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.

Notes

2 Corinthians 8:10

A year ago, you began collecting an offering for Jerusalem, inspired by 1 Corinthians 16:1–2. Therefore, this letter is written at least one year after 1 Corinthians.

2 Corinthians 8:1–9:15

Paul now focuses on collecting funds for the Jerusalem church (8:4; 9:1). This relief fund aimed to help the poor believers in the holy city (Acts 11:27–30; Romans 15:25–27, 31; Galatians 2:10). Paul had previously given instructions about this matter (1 Corinthians 16:1–2). Now it was time to gather the funds (2 Corinthians 8:6). Paul hoped this gift from non-Jewish congregations to the Jewish church would strengthen ties between the two groups in the early Christian community.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Christian Giving

Parallels

Philippians 4:10–20

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Corinthians Titus (Person) Titus, Letter to

Topics

Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Finishing What you Start Give Performance